2008 Volvo C70 · 3,999 MOT tests
2008 Volvo C70 reliability
2008 Volvo C70s fail 41.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 C70 years (3,999 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo C70s: 38.9%)
- 41.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo C70s: 38.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 103,011
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,999
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 10.4% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Volvo C70
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.8%
- Lights and electrics16%
- Tyres10.4%
- Brakes10.2%
- Body, chassis and structure9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Steering3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.33%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.73%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 4.35%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 4.05%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.53%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.78%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.1%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.98%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.33%)
Other years
Every Volvo C70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Volvo C70 reliable?
2008 Volvo C70s fail 41.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 C70 years (3,999 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volvo C70 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.33% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.73% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (4.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volvo C70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Volvo C70 shows 103,011 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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